Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi

Somaliland's president Abdi-Rahman Mohamed Abdullahi is expected in Washington next week for his first U.S. visit as president, per Kan News.

The goal is to leverage Israel's recognition of Somaliland's independence to push the U.S. to do the same. A source says he hopes to meet Trump.

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel and Somaliland have been cooperating “under the radar” for years through a series of classified operations.

Speaking alongside Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, Katz said both sides are now working to expand security cooperation and strengthen together

The top U.S. diplomat in Somalia, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Justin Davis, met with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa today.